Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer 2026

Galliford Try Plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Westminster is offering a full-time graduate role in geotechnical engineering. The Graduate Development Programme provides hands-on experience, technical skill development, and professional qualifications. Responsibilities include attending site visits, preparing geotechnical design reports, and contributing to safety and quality standards. The starting salary is £29,500 with benefits including holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and various employee schemes. Applications close on 31st January 2026.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Two paid volunteering days

Agile working programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence by 7th September 2026.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and site visits for project-specific geotechnical requirements.
• Prepare geotechnical design briefs and perform analysis and calculations.
• Assist in scoping and preparing Ground Investigations.
• Prepare Ground Investigation Reports and provide design recommendations.
• Check design calculations completed by team members.
• Support the governance process with timely designs and checks.
• Contribute to safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to. Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society. We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our earn as you learn' opportunities.

What will you be doing?

• Attend meetings and site visits with Geotechnical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to discuss project-specific geotechnical requirements and solutions for tenders and projects.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical design briefs and performing analysis, design calculations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, earth works and other ground engineering aspects.
• Assist in scoping and preparing Ground Investigations (GI), including determining techniques, drafting specifications, and supervising on-site work to ensure safety, data accuracy, and quality.
• Prepare Ground Investigation Reports (GIR), Geotechnical design Reports (GDR), perform foundation assessments based on GI data, providing design recommendations and summarizing findings for site conditions.
• Check design calculations completed by other team members or external consultants.
• Assist in preparing technical drawings, models, and schedules based on geotechnical designs and analyses.
• Support the governance process, ensuring designs and checks are completed within deadlines and fee estimates.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with the company's Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management standards.
• Take a proactive approach to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your technical knowledge and stay updated with industry developments.

Steps in the application process

1. Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview where you will be asked questions that allow you to showcase who you are; these will include self-awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.
2. The final stage of our interview process is a virtual assessment centre made up of an individual interview, dynamic group tasks and a meet the team session to answer any questions you may have about the role or team you would be joining.

While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.

Please note: the closing date for applications is 31 st January 2026, please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 7th September 2026) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.
• A bachelor, masters or similar degree in geotechnical/civil engineering (or similar) prior to September 2026.

What we hope you will bring

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you're motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

What do we offer?

• A starting salary of £29,500
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.